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Eating well balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant. There are essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your developing baby needs. Most ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html
Upside: Well written page
Downside: 'Is it safe' link on right hand side navigation bar hard to notice
100 of your most pressing questions, all answered here
www.babycenter.com/is-it-safe.htm
Upside: Excellent set of links to most safety questions
Downside: May be hard to find your specific questions
Medications to Avoid During Pregnancy Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can potentially harm a growing fetus. Avoid these during your pregnancy
life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/health/36572.html
Upside: List of medications and herbs to avoid including brand names
Downside: Little related content available
Pregnancy is a very joyous and exciting time for expectant mothers, but it can also be a very scary time as there are so many things that can be harmful to the baby. Here are some things to avoid ...
www.associatedcontent.com/article/444142/things_to_avoid_when_pregnant.html
Upside: List of several things to avoid and why
Downside: Not a complete list
Use during 1st trimester increases birth defects A study appearing in the June 8 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that ACE inhibitors - a popular class of drugs used for ...
heartdisease.about.com/od/womenheartdisease/a/ACEpreg.htm
Upside: Summary of research on hypertension drugs and pregnancy and which ones to avoid
Downside: Limited additional resources related to pregancy
We have gathered together a list of over the counter medicines which are considered to be low risk and safe for pregnant women to take. As there is never a 100% guarantee that these medicines will be ...
www.pregnancy-calendars.net/medicine.aspx
Upside: Good list of medications and their safety during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy Other Things to Avoid During Pregnancy
pregnancy.health-info.org/avoid-during-pregnancy/other-during-pregnancy.html
Upside: Excellent list of items to avoid
Downside: List not well organized
Before you were pregnant, dealing with common ailments like colds or stomachaches was a no-brainer. Got a headache? Just pop any of a variety of over-the-counter painkillers. Allergies acting up? ...
www.yourbabytoday.com/cobrand/pregnancy/preg_health/ailments.html
Upside: Advice on which medications are safe during pregnancy
Downside: None
Whether you have been exposed to a chest x-ray, an infection, a chemical, or a drug during pregnancy you may find some comfort in the knowing that the majority of such exposures do not result in ...
www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm
Upside: Very good information on the safety of medications during pregnancy including helpful charts
Downside: Basic site design with lots of scrolling
Some of the ingredients in cold medications are considered safe for pregnant women, but others should be avoided. Most cold medicines are multisymptom remedies that contain two or more drugs, ...
www.babycenter.com/400_is-it-safe-to-take-cold-medications-during-pregnancy_505143_1001.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on taking cold medicines during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation